Tag: MurakamiHaruki
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Exploring ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’
Encountering a new work by a beloved author is like a personal festival that I can fully enjoy alone. Still, personally, the new ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’ fell short of expectations. The freshness of ‘The End of the World’ was already enjoyed in the original novella, and the delightful style and expressions were…
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Haruki’s New Gem, ‘First Person Singular’
Novels allow authors to play to their strengths. Some excel with prose, while others rely on storylines. A strong point can carry a novel despite its flaws, leading readers to a satisfactory experience. People are more forgiving than you’d think. Or maybe just not that critical. But short stories offer no such leeway.